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Georgia House committee approves HOPE scholarship eligibility change
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By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Georgia House of Representatives committee voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of a bill that would extend student eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship from seven to 15 years. Rep. Rick WIlliams, R-Milledgeville, the main sponsor of House Bill 928, said the extension is needed to help students who had to temporarily end their academic careers for various reasons. “It gives them time to complete their education,” Williams told the House’s Higher Education committee. The bill’s supporters said the legislation is necessary because more college graduates are needed in areas such as teachers and in nursing. Metro Atlanta Chamber workforce development director Amy Lancaster presented data showing the graduation rate for students in the University System of Georgia was three percentage points higher for students who had 10 years to complete their coursework as opposed to seven years.
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University of North Georgia approved for new Bachelor of Fine Arts program
http://accesswdun.com/article/2018/2/639767/university-of-north-georgia-approved-for-new-bachelor-of-fine-arts-program
By AccessWDUN Staff
The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the University of North Georgia’s proposal for its first Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in visual arts. …Students can apply for the new program starting this fall.
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New ‘Double Dawgs’ degree program gives students an edge
http://wfxl.com/news/local/new-double-dawgs-degree-program-gives-students-an-edge?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=251d6c9575-eGaMorning-2_22_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-251d6c9575-86731974&mc_cid=251d6c9575&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56
by Kailey McCarthy
Students who attend the University of Georgia Tifton campus have an exciting opportunity to graduate with two degrees in a shorter span of time. The new ‘Double Dawgs’ program allows UGA Tifton students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in a total of five years. UGA Tifton Director for Academic Programs Georgia Vellidis says that many students have already shown an interest in the new program and some undergrads are already enrolled.
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Dawgs at the Dome: Bulldogs interact with lawmakers
http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180221/dawgs-at-dome-bulldogs-interact-with-lawmakers
Students from the University of Georgia visited the Georgia state Capitol on Tuesday for the fifth annual Dawgs at the Dome. The event, a collaboration between the Student Government Association and the Office of Government Relations, allows students to spend a day interacting with state lawmakers and showcases the university’s many contributions to the state.
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Albany State University faculty members contribute to journal
‘International Research and Review’ journal offers strategy for course instruction
http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/albany-state-university-faculty-members-contribute-to-journal/article_52267cb8-b78f-542c-8647-128b736b4723.html
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Albany State University faculty members have produced innovative research to advance the internationalization of curricula in education. The International Research and Review research journal produced by Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars details varied strategic approaches for infusing intercultural and international competencies in course instruction. “A critical measure of high academic quality in 21st-century educational institutions is established through curriculum internationalization,” said Nneka Nora Osakwe, the director of International Education and the project director for the Title III funded project on Internationalizing Existing Courses. “At this time, it is not just enough to theorize and talk about it. We must also show proof in writing what faculty members are doing in the classroom and the impact on student learning.” Eight Albany State faculty members contributed to the journal’s special issue. In spring 2017, all eight professors presented their project outcomes to the campus community at a faculty symposium.
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Hollywood South: Entertainment Industry Brings $9.5B to Georgia
http://athensceo.com/features/2018/02/hollywood-south-entertainment-industry-brings-95b-georgia/?utm_source=eGaMorning&utm_campaign=251d6c9575-eGaMorning-2_22_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54a77f93dd-251d6c9575-86731974&mc_cid=251d6c9575&mc_eid=32a9bd3c56
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
Still thinking about which films to check off on the Oscar ballot before awards season wraps up March 4 with the 90th Academy Awards? Consider “Baby Driver,” “I, Tonya,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “DeKalb Elementary.” They all were filmed in Georgia and contributed to the $9.5 billion the film industry brought to the state last year. “It’s an exciting time,” said Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “It’s amazing what has happened here. It’s so much bigger than anyone thought it would be.” The state’s burgeoning foray into movie-making will be the focus of this year’s University of Georgia Charter Lecture, “Hollywood South: The New $9.5 Billion Georgia Industry,” on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel. The event is part of the Signature Lecture series and is sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Academic Programs. In addition to Thomas, panelists include Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer of “The Walking Dead,” and Will Packer, executive producer of “Straight Outta Compton.” It will be moderated by Jeffrey Stepakoff, executive director of the Georgia Film Academy.
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Richmond County agencies participate in national drill for active shooter situations
http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2018-02-21/richmond-county-agencies-participate-national-drill-active-shooter-situations
By Nefeteria Brewster Staff Writer
A pair of officers forced their way through a door at an Augusta high school Wednesday morning as part of a training that required them to stay alert. The officers were among more than 80 authorities from the Richmond County area who participated in the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, known as ALERRT, at Butler High School. The curriculum, formed through a partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, is geared to provide skills and techniques law enforcement will need in active shooter situations. “When we look at it from a worldly perspective it doesn’t really happen very often but if it does happen we need to make sure we’re ready,” Chief James Lyons, Augusta University’s director of public safety, said as officers began day two of the practical training. …“We learned a lot from Columbine and Virginia Tech,” he said of two of the worst mass school shootings in U.S. history. “It’s been needed for awhile and the University System of Georgia recognizes that we need this training so they provided all the equipment that our officers are using to make sure that this training is carried out as realistically as possible.”
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Georgia Gwinnett College school of business receives international accreditation
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/georgia-gwinnett-college-school-of-business-receives-international-accreditation/article_416ce97b-085f-5039-9ef8-7b9121d6d63e.html
By Trevor McNaboe
The school of business at Georgia Gwinnett College recently received accreditation from the The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a global business accrediting body for business schools. “AACSB accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. “We congratulate Georgia Gwinnett College and dean Tyler Yu on earning accreditation, and applaud the entire GGC School of Business team — including the administration, faculty, staff, and students — for their roles in earning this respected honor.”